Meaning of "Cushion"
A gentle opening phrase that acts as a buffer to soften the impact of words that might put the other person on the spot, such as a request or a refusal, so as not to offend them
"When I started with the cushion phrase “I’m sorry, but,” the tone of refusal didn’t sound quite as harsh."
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